Soham Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSOH-hum / /soʊhʌm/Sanskrit; Bengali; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'he who is the same as'; Bengali: 'pure'; Hindi: 'soul'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, Soham is often associated with spiritual concepts, reflecting the idea of unity with the universe. In Bengali culture, it is used as a name that signifies purity and clarity. In Hindi, it conveys a deeper philosophical meaning related to the soul and self-awareness.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Soham
- Sohamraj
International Variants
- Soham (Bengali)
- Soham (Hindi)
Famous people named Soham
Soham Shah — Indian filmmaker.
Soham Mukherjee — Indian actor.
Fictional characters named Soham
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Soham was first seen in the United States in 1992. Soham has ranked as high as #1283 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Soham has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Soham (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 12 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 60 |
| 2007 | 67 |
| 2008 | 63 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| 2011 | 59 |
| 2012 | 69 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 18 |